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March 26th 2020

Published: May 8th 2020

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Kathy & Bernie Dougherty

Kathy Bernie

February 2020. We are still in Tucson, Arizona, well, often anyway. We continue our wanderings and enjoying our adventures. We haven't lived outside the US in awhile, but have lived in: Guatemala, Ecuador, the Netherlands (twice), Germany (twice) and South Africa. We have now traveled to well over 100 countries, but that doesn't mean we plan on stopping any time soon. ... full info

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B Worshipping the Rain

We had a semi-private (for 4 units) pool right outside our bungalow

Danu Bratan Temple

Danu Bratan Temple - on a beautiful lake and open to the public

Jean-Pictet 33rd Edition Group Photo

There are approximately 144 students and 43+ support staff at each competition

Jean-Pictet 33 Petits Bras

My assistants and I are called Petits Bras, which means little arms/helpers in French. Christina (Russia), Lili and Diane (France). All three spoke French, which is necessary with the dual French/English editions

Pictet 33 Students/Participants, Tutors, Kitchen Staff

Getting to know the students from all over the world is a highlight of the competition. Participants are eligible to volunteer to work at a competition 2 years after they participate. In 2022 some of these lovely young people will join the support staff, typically working with me or as a tutor working with the students. With enough experience (professionally and w/Pictet), they can become a juror.

Jean-Pictet 33 Field Test - Christophe & Hostages

At Pictet 33 the field test simulation was a hostage situation. Christophe is leading a group of hostages to their next 'station.' I also played a hostage-taker.

Jean-Pictet 33 Field Test

2 of my assistants, Lilia (here) and Christina played injured civilians in the field test simulation. Diane & I were hostage takers elsewhere. At the end Lilia and Christina were totally exhausted, but the students said their performances were "Oscar worthy."

Jean-Pictet 33 Field Test

Christina and Lilia both played injured civilians in the field test simulation. Diane and I were hostage takers elsewhere

Jean-Pictet 33 Tutors

Tutors are coaches for the participants. They cannot advise on the law, but help mostly with all aspects of presentation. They attend every test of all four of their teams, meet with them afterwards to critique, listen to worries, etc. They often work with their teams well into the night.

Pictet 33/Christina (Russia), Lilia & Diane (France) & Me

My assistants and I are called Petits Bras, which means little arms/helpers in French. Here we are with two (far left) of our favorite tutors, Andréanne (Canada) and Marjan (Iran)

Jean-Pictet 34 Field Test/Bhot & Rachael

At Pictet 34 I had 3 assistants: Mariya (Russia), Bhot (Cambodia), Rachael (Zimbabwe & S. Africa). Bhot & Rachael are playing prisoners of war; Bhot was a gay prisoner and Rachael a rebel fighter. Mariya and I were 'guides' working elsewhere.

Jean-Pictet 34 Field Test

At different stations students were challenged in various ways: having to talk themselves out of going to a POW camp. Had to know the law under IHL as to why their character shouldn't be imprisoned.

Jean-Pictet 34 Field Test

Julien, Kitchen staff, as rebel asking for passage documents from participants. It was so hot in Bali the 'field tests' were held indoors throughout 3 different buildings.

Jean-Pictet 34 Night Test

The test started with the gathering of the students who immediately started singing. When our 'leaders' (in togas) appeared, we were lead around the hotel grounds, stopping frequently for the leaders to address the group; ended with a song at the pool and a pool party

Jean-Pictet 34 Night Test - Our Leaders

We had 2 field tests in 34, the night one was a hoot; ended with coupons for drinks by the pool. It was still sweltering and the 'leaders' wearing sheets/togas were completely soaked. Have an hysterical video of students dancing Gangnam Style, but can't upload

Jean-Pictet 34/Batu Bolong Temple Restaurant

For the jury to select the semi-finalist (always arduous) they went to a temple complex for lunch and deliberations. The support staff joined them late afternoon for a temple tour and dinner before rushing back to Denpasar for the Tutor Show and announcement of semi-finalists.

Batu Bolong Temple Complex

One of the temples at the Batu Bolong Temple Complex, Denpasar

Batu Bolong Temple Complex

View from restaurant at Batu Bolong Temple Complex, Denpasar

Batu Bolong Temple Complex

Yet another temple at Batu Bolong Temple Complex, Denpasar

Bali Bird Park, Denpasar

One afternoon we spent at a beautiful bird park full of Indonesian birds

Bali Bird Park

8th May 2020

Sra Sare
Jill Sare

fond Bali memories!
thanks, as always, for the informative and lively reporting! I flashed on memories of my two visits to Bali, in 1990 and in 1993. I remember someone once explaining to me the scope of Indonesia...if a giant stood in Seattle and threw a clump of mud which splattered all the way to Miami, those 17,000 splatters would represent the Indonesian Archipelago Islands.

8th May 2020

Mara
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What a trip!
As I sit at home for the umpteenth week, this tour of Bali is a welcome diversion. As always, Kathy provides professional-quality photos with the historical background and narration so that I feel like a world traveler! Thank you! ?

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